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Chris Sharek's Chevrolet Volt charges for free at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
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  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Sarasota to get a jolt from electric-car event

A growing community of Sarasota electric-car advocates sees a National Plug-In Day event as an opportunity to break down misconceptions about the environmentally friendly vehicles.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Condo owners seek inclusion in DID

Some condominium owners are asking to be included in the DID, with the tax revenue going toward additional security to improve safety and cleanliness within the downtown area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Our View: If they get it, they spend it

On the campaign stump, Sarasota County commissioners could say they stood firm on taxes. The 2013-2014 fiscal year millage rate will not increase.

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Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore
  • September 26, 2013
My View: Common Core should be viewed as 'the floor'

Despite what some believe, states would have the right to amend and augment their version of Common Core. Florida should not defund it.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Zack Summerall posted a personal best time of 15 minutes, 32.9 seconds to finish second at the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2013
FAST FEET: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High junior Zack Summerall has developed into the Sailors' No. 1 cross-country runner over the past two years.

  • Sarasota
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This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
SIDELINES

Rams run wild; Sailors notch district win; Sarasota Christian sweeps Booker; ODA tops St. Stephen's

  • Sarasota
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15 — The number of kills Heidi Miller had in Sarasota Christian’s 3-1 loss to Southwest Florida Academy Sept. 23.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
JUST THE STATS

160 - The number of receiving yards Sarasota's Shawn Bane Jr. had in the Sailors' 66-7 loss to Manatee Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Like many early YPG members, Nikki Taylor says that without the organization, she probably wouldn’t be living in Sarasota today.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 26, 2013
THE NEXT GENERATION

Ten years after its formation, the Sarasota Young Professionals Group founders credit the group's longevity to its balance of philanthropy, leadership and social networking.

  • Sarasota
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Derek Wiberg.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 26, 2013
ODA students problem solve through innovation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy learn problem-solving skills through the enthusiastic teaching of new STEM teacher Derek Wiberg.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1635 Stanford Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,023 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchat.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 26, 2013
Home in Aqualane Estates sells for $1.5 million

A home in Aqualane Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul Jaworski, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1635 Stanford Lane to Jeffrey and Gaye Clark, of Longwood, for $1.5 million.

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Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Sarasota

Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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The city of Sarasota has tapped extra personnel and equipment to handle the heavy rainfall's effect on its wastewater systems.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat Key P&Z director resigns; Developer proposes $60 million project; Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint; Lennar to turn over HOA

  • Longboat Key
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man on the Street: Rainy days on St. Armands Circle

Tourists and local business owners reflect on the three days of rain in Sarasota.

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SCAT Director Glama Carter said a merger with MCAT would take between 10 months and two years to accomplish.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 25, 2013
SCAT seeks public opinion on merger plans

Sarasota County administrators are gauging public opinion on a proposed merger between SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit.

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